Tex. Ins. Code Section 845.202
Patient Rights Policies


It is intended that the system incorporate patient-focused considerations that include:

(1)

open communication;

(2)

informed consent;

(3)

protection of confidentiality and privacy;

(4)

full disclosure of program policies and procedures to patients and providers;

(5)

coverage of emergency care;

(6)

disclosure of compensation arrangements with providers; and

(7)

efficient appeal of coverage decisions.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.218(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Source: Section 845.202 — Patient Rights Policies, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.­845.­htm#845.­202 (accessed May 25, 2024).

Accessed:
May 25, 2024

§ 845.202’s source at texas​.gov